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Message: Da Roolz
Changed By: JackintheBoxster
Change Date: April 11, 2011 06:32PM
Da RulezRoolz
Change Date: April 11, 2011 06:32PM
Da RulezRoolz
Welcome to the Board. There are a few rules you should know about.
1. Always give your full model designation -- i.e., an '01 Base, or a '93 RS America, to set yourself apart from the rabble. We never say simply, "a Boxster" (and certainly not "Boxter), that's for the masses. Same with "911," although I suppose you could get away with the German "neunelfer."
2. Porsche is always the best in any comparison and you are expected to condescend toward owners of lesser marques (brands in pretentious Porsche-speak) no matter what. If someone indicates that they are thinking of trading in their clapped-out '99 base with lots of rust, 156K, IMS failure, AOS and RMS for a race-prepped but road ready Ferrari that comes with a guarantee and, since their uncle is a Ferarri mechanic all service will be free, you should immediatly jump on him (or her) and condemn him (or her) for foolishly considering purchasing an inferior car.
3. By the same token, we Porsche owners are one big happy family and a canny lot at that. Board owners of high-mileage, badly maintained 10-year-old Boxsters know that the owners of brand-new 997 GT3s feel more in common with us than their neighbors driving comparable Lamborghinis, because we're the Porsche owners and the others aren't.
4. It's Porsche singular, Porschah plural. (I know I stole that from someone else on the board)
5. Do not be put off by the smiley faces and such. This board is not populated by 16-year-old cheerleaders. So far as I know.
6. Do not, under any circumstances, try any humor, and certainly not wit or irony. People here will take it wrong. All you have to do is try and say something funny and you will be flamed. See what eventually appears below this message to see what I mean.
7. There is no subject too trivial to start a long debate. Rolex versus Omega are always fun, but it's more challenging to make it faintly automotive-related. Next time you have time on your hands, post a message asking whether battery or manual toothbrushes are better for cleaning out wheel wells. Should go on for about three days.
Memorize these rules thoroughly and follow them and there won't be any trouble.
1. Always give your full model designation -- i.e., an '01 Base, or a '93 RS America, to set yourself apart from the rabble. We never say simply, "a Boxster" (and certainly not "Boxter), that's for the masses. Same with "911," although I suppose you could get away with the German "neunelfer."
2. Porsche is always the best in any comparison and you are expected to condescend toward owners of lesser marques (brands in pretentious Porsche-speak) no matter what. If someone indicates that they are thinking of trading in their clapped-out '99 base with lots of rust, 156K, IMS failure, AOS and RMS for a race-prepped but road ready Ferrari that comes with a guarantee and, since their uncle is a Ferarri mechanic all service will be free, you should immediatly jump on him (or her) and condemn him (or her) for foolishly considering purchasing an inferior car.
3. By the same token, we Porsche owners are one big happy family and a canny lot at that. Board owners of high-mileage, badly maintained 10-year-old Boxsters know that the owners of brand-new 997 GT3s feel more in common with us than their neighbors driving comparable Lamborghinis, because we're the Porsche owners and the others aren't.
4. It's Porsche singular, Porschah plural. (I know I stole that from someone else on the board)
5. Do not be put off by the smiley faces and such. This board is not populated by 16-year-old cheerleaders. So far as I know.
6. Do not, under any circumstances, try any humor, and certainly not wit or irony. People here will take it wrong. All you have to do is try and say something funny and you will be flamed. See what eventually appears below this message to see what I mean.
7. There is no subject too trivial to start a long debate. Rolex versus Omega are always fun, but it's more challenging to make it faintly automotive-related. Next time you have time on your hands, post a message asking whether battery or manual toothbrushes are better for cleaning out wheel wells. Should go on for about three days.
Memorize these rules thoroughly and follow them and there won't be any trouble.
Original Message
Author: JackintheBoxsterDate: April 11, 2011 06:23PM
Da Rulez
Welcome to the Board. There are a few rules you should know about.
1. Always give your full model designation -- i.e., an '01 Base, or a '93 RS America, to set yourself apart from the rabble. We never say simply, "a Boxster" (and certainly not "Boxter), that's for the masses. Same with "911," although I suppose you could get away with the German "neunelfer."
2. Porsche is always the best in any comparison and you are expected to condescend toward owners of lesser marques (brands in pretentious Porsche-speak) no matter what. If someone indicates that they are thinking of trading in their clapped-out '99 base with lots of rust, 156K, IMS failure, AOS and RMS for a race-prepped but road ready Ferrari that comes with a guarantee and, since their uncle is a Ferarri mechanic all service will be free, you should immediatly jump on him (or her) and condemn him (or her) for foolishly considering purchasing an inferior car.
3. By the same token, we Porsche owners are one big happy family and a canny lot at that. Board owners of high-mileage, badly maintained 10-year-old Boxsters know that the owners of brand-new 997 GT3s feel more in common with us than their neighbors driving comparable Lamborghinis, because we're the Porsche owners and the others aren't.
4. It's Porsche singular, Porschah plural. (I know I stole that from someone else on the board)
5. Do not be put off by the smiley faces and such. This board is not populated by 16-year-old cheerleaders. So far as I know.
6. Do not, under any circumstances, try any humor, and certainly not wit or irony. People here will take it wrong. All you have to do is try and say something funny and you will be flamed. See what eventually appears below this message to see what I mean.
7. There is no subject too trivial to start a long debate. Rolex versus Omega are always fun, but it's more challenging to make it faintly automotive-related. Next time you have time on your hands, post a message asking whether battery or manual toothbrushes are better for cleaning out wheel wells. Should go on for about three days.
Memorize these rules thoroughly and follow them and there won't be any trouble.
1. Always give your full model designation -- i.e., an '01 Base, or a '93 RS America, to set yourself apart from the rabble. We never say simply, "a Boxster" (and certainly not "Boxter), that's for the masses. Same with "911," although I suppose you could get away with the German "neunelfer."
2. Porsche is always the best in any comparison and you are expected to condescend toward owners of lesser marques (brands in pretentious Porsche-speak) no matter what. If someone indicates that they are thinking of trading in their clapped-out '99 base with lots of rust, 156K, IMS failure, AOS and RMS for a race-prepped but road ready Ferrari that comes with a guarantee and, since their uncle is a Ferarri mechanic all service will be free, you should immediatly jump on him (or her) and condemn him (or her) for foolishly considering purchasing an inferior car.
3. By the same token, we Porsche owners are one big happy family and a canny lot at that. Board owners of high-mileage, badly maintained 10-year-old Boxsters know that the owners of brand-new 997 GT3s feel more in common with us than their neighbors driving comparable Lamborghinis, because we're the Porsche owners and the others aren't.
4. It's Porsche singular, Porschah plural. (I know I stole that from someone else on the board)
5. Do not be put off by the smiley faces and such. This board is not populated by 16-year-old cheerleaders. So far as I know.
6. Do not, under any circumstances, try any humor, and certainly not wit or irony. People here will take it wrong. All you have to do is try and say something funny and you will be flamed. See what eventually appears below this message to see what I mean.
7. There is no subject too trivial to start a long debate. Rolex versus Omega are always fun, but it's more challenging to make it faintly automotive-related. Next time you have time on your hands, post a message asking whether battery or manual toothbrushes are better for cleaning out wheel wells. Should go on for about three days.
Memorize these rules thoroughly and follow them and there won't be any trouble.